The UF/IFAS Hastings Research Farm on Cowpen Branch Road just finished up a nitrogen trial on an alternative crop for growers in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) which includes Putnam, St. John’s and Flagler Counties. The UF/IFAS Hastings… Read More

The UF/IFAS Hastings Research Farm on Cowpen Branch Road just finished up a nitrogen trial on an alternative crop for growers in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) which includes Putnam, St. John’s and Flagler Counties. The UF/IFAS Hastings… Read More

From Mark, by email Answer: Gaillardia pluchella, simply known as gaillardia, is a very cold tolerant native plant. As such, it can be started from seeds, or planted as young seedlings in winter without concern for cold weather… Read More

Why is testing your soil so important? Some producers have their soils evaluated every year while other may not do it at all. If you submit a soil sample for testing with the UF/IFAS Soils lab you will… Read More

Introduction You can gain valuable information from a simple hay test that can help you balance the nutrition on your livestock. Hay is not just filler without value. By taking a hay sample and having it tested you… Read More

Field Day If you have and/or manage pastures for livestock use, join us on February 17th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at Needmore Land & Cattle Co. (2202 Bishop Estates Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32259) for the 2018 Winter… Read More

Join us on March 24, 2018 for our 5K Milk Run and Healthy Living Expo at the UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Start your day off right by running through historic dairy cow pastures while enjoying all the beauty… Read More

Two local helicopter pilots called UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County in a bit of a frenzy. Stan Yearly and Dustin Johnson, Orlando based helicopter pilots, were summoned by Midwest farmers in need of skilled aviators. In two weeks, the… Read More